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Effect of oxygen in back purging gas on localized corrosion resistance of duplex welded joints with and without post-weld surface treatment

Duplex stainless steel is widely used in Brazilian offshore pipelines since the pre-salt environment is under high corrosion scenario. Welding processes are often used in applications involving this steel. However, in general, welding imposes a reduction in the corrosion resistance of stainless steels.

Product Number: 51323-19445-SG
Author: Tatiana C. Almeida, Rogaciano M. Moreira, Merlin C. E. Bandeira, Susana L. Díaz, Drielly L. Souza, Brenda C. S. Cardozo, Rafaela A. Posse, Oscar R. Mattos, Flávia M. F. Guedes, Ilson P. Baptista, Petronio Zumpano Junior, Ricardo R. Marinho, Aline L.S. Gomes, Marcelo F. Motta, Hélio C. Miranda
Publication Date: 2023
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Several Brazilian offshore pipelines are made of duplex stainless steel. In the welding processes, the
oxygen content in back purging gas is controlled to prevent oxidation on the inner surface of welded
joints. Understanding how the pitting corrosion resistance is affected by a higher oxygen level and how
a post-weld surface treatment by pickling and passivation can improve the corrosion resistance is
important in situations where the control of oxygen content is limited. In the present study, specimens
welded with back purging gas containing 100 ppm and 200 ppm of oxygen and without back purging gas
were investigated through ASTM (1) G48 A, and through corrosion tests under field simulated conditions.
In these two last weld conditions, the specimens were also investigated after pickling and passivation
treatments. No significant mass loss was observed and no pit was verified for 100 ppm. Without back
purging gas and for 200 ppm of O2, the pitting resistance were improved after post-weld surface treatment.

Several Brazilian offshore pipelines are made of duplex stainless steel. In the welding processes, the
oxygen content in back purging gas is controlled to prevent oxidation on the inner surface of welded
joints. Understanding how the pitting corrosion resistance is affected by a higher oxygen level and how
a post-weld surface treatment by pickling and passivation can improve the corrosion resistance is
important in situations where the control of oxygen content is limited. In the present study, specimens
welded with back purging gas containing 100 ppm and 200 ppm of oxygen and without back purging gas
were investigated through ASTM (1) G48 A, and through corrosion tests under field simulated conditions.
In these two last weld conditions, the specimens were also investigated after pickling and passivation
treatments. No significant mass loss was observed and no pit was verified for 100 ppm. Without back
purging gas and for 200 ppm of O2, the pitting resistance were improved after post-weld surface treatment.

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